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Apple Trees - Melrose (Red)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7.
Description
The Melrose Apple is a unique variety known for its sweet-tart flavor and firm texture. These apples ripen in mid to late fall and are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making applesauce or cider. Melrose apples have a yellow-green skin with a red blush, offering a balanced flavor that combines sweetness with a tangy bite, making them versatile for many culinary uses.
Key Features:
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Sweet-Tart Flavor: A harmonious balance of sweetness and tartness, making it great for snacking and baking.
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Firm Texture: Crisp, juicy flesh that holds up well in pies, crisps, and other baked goods.
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Red Blush Skin: Yellow-green skin with a vibrant red blush gives this apple an attractive appearance.
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Versatile Use: Great for fresh eating, baking, making applesauce, and cider-making.
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Cold Hardy: Performs well in cooler climates, making it a great option for northern regions.
Mature Size:
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Height: 15–20 feet
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Spread: 15–20 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 5–8
Chill Hours:
800–1,000 chill hours required for optimal fruiting.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal fruiting and flavor development.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Pruning: Prune annually in winter to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged wood.
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Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with another apple variety for best fruit set.
Landscape Uses:
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Perfect for home orchards, small gardens, or as an ornamental tree in yards.
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Great for fresh eating, baking, making applesauce, and cider-making.
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Attractive fruit adds ornamental value to your landscape.
With its balanced flavor, crisp texture, and reliable yield, the Melrose Apple is a fantastic addition to any orchard or garden. Whether you're looking for an apple for snacking, baking, or making cider, Melrose apples will provide you with delicious fruit year after year.
More Information: Apple Growing Guide
Shipping
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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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